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NameFIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
Address6801 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/4/2020
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed large trash can in front of handsink. CDI-PIC moved trashcan.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce over RTE lettuce. CDI-PIC changed storage order.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed slicer soiled. When asking about cleaning process PIC said they only rinse with sanitizer. CDI-PIC was informd it is a wash/rinse/sanitize and followed procedure during inspection. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed 5 soiled dishes stored as clean. CDI-PIC took to be washed.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed prep line by grill holding food at 46-47F. (dressing, mushroom sauce, cheese sauce, pico) Cold drawers are working fine. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded all food on top, called maintenance, and will keep food on a 4hour time limit until unit is fixed. VR REQUIRED 2/14/2020. Observed chicken in the stand up above temp. PIC did not know why it had warmed up. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed bean soup, potatoe gratin, beef/cheeses mix in WIC with no datemarks. CDI-PIC stated they were made yesterday, PIC datemarked.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes Yes 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed food items prepared today:tomatoes, coleslaw, cheese dip, cooling in plastic containers covered and above 41F. CDI-PIC uncovered and was informed proper cooling has to allow for cool air to reach food.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one box of food stored on floor in freezer. Observed lemon/limes stored under shelf near the handsink and lemons/limes were almost directly underneath handsink creating a splash hazard.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit and dishmachine not holding correct temps. Observed ice cream scoops with flowing water leaking onto the floor.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-501.110 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature - PF Observed dish washer being used for glasses and when EHS ran data plate through 4times temperature only reached 158F. Called maintenance out while on-site. Dishmachine reached 165F after 8times, maintenance is repairing. VR REQUIRED 2/14/2020.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed the inside crevices of prep unit in need of cleaning.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed broken tiles in kitchen area and holding water.